Lesson RS-3
RS-3 Identify bias and misuse of evidence Quiz: AQA English Language, Unit 3
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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What term describes a one-sided presentation that favours one view while ignoring evidence?
- Balance
- Neutrality
- Bias
- Objectivity
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What is citing a survey of 12 people to represent a whole nation an example of?
- Controlled trial
- Census data
- Primary research
- Unrepresentative sample
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Why should a reader question a claim stating 'Most people agree' without evidence?
- It contains statistics
- It cites official data
- It is unsupported
- It is too brief
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Using a photograph of one sad child to represent an entire region is an example of what?
- Emotive imagery
- Statistical proof
- Neutral reporting
- Objective data
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Which phrase most clearly signals that a writer is presenting an opinion as a fact?
- Data indicates
- Studies suggest
- Records show
- Everyone knows
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Choosing only the best statistics for one city and the worst for another is an example of what?
- Neutral comparison
- Holistic analysis
- Random sampling
- Selective evidence
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Which feature suggests a source may be unreliable?
- Named authors
- Published dates
- Stated methods
- Unnamed sources
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Which word is an example of emotive language used to persuade rather than inform?
- Reported
- Stated
- Recorded
- Reckless
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What is the main issue with an unsourced claim like 'Four out of five'?
- Too specific
- Unverifiable
- Grammatically incorrect
- Outdated spelling
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What is the key way to identify bias in a non-fiction text?
- Neutral reporting
- One-sided arguments
- Objective analysis
- Balanced viewpoints
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Using a study of 14 doctors to claim that all doctors agree is an example of what?
- Balanced reporting
- Precise scaling
- Overstated evidence
- Accurate sampling
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Using a fall in crime to claim a town is dangerous at night is an example of what?
- Logical deduction
- Accurate correlation
- Direct proof
- Misused statistics
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What does a political leaflet listing only its own successes demonstrate?
- Clear bias
- Impartial scrutiny
- Neutral analysis
- Objective balance
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What is the main danger of an argument relying on a single anecdote?
- Too long
- Overly academic
- Unrepresentative
- Too factual
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What is the most reliable type of evidence for claims about national trends?
- Large representative sample
- Anonymous review
- Unpublished survey
- Single anecdote
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What technique is used when a quote is altered by omitting a vital condition?
- Direct citation
- Context stripping
- Logical fallacy
- Loaded language
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What error occurs when an opinion is presented as an expert verdict?
- Hedged language
- Data truncation
- Source misrepresentation
- Statistical bias
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Which type of language uses emotional and judgemental words to influence readers?
- Objective evidence
- Loaded language
- Hedged language
- Empirical data
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What graphical technique starts a vertical axis above zero to exaggerate change?
- Balanced chart
- Linear scale
- Bar graph
- Truncated axis
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What term describes cautious language that avoids overstating a claim?
- Hedged language
- Dogmatic assertion
- Absolute statement
- Loaded phrasing
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